Language: English
Question 91 · Federal question
In Germany, a change of government in a federal state can have an impact on federal…
German original (as asked in the real test)
In Deutschland kann ein Regierungswechsel in einem Bundesland Auswirkungen auf die Bundespolitik haben. Das Regieren wird …
- A schwieriger, wenn sich dadurch die Mehrheit im Bundestag ändert.
- B leichter, wenn dadurch neue Parteien in den Bundesrat kommen.
- C schwieriger, wenn dadurch die Mehrheit im Bundesrat verändert wird. ✓ Correct answer
- D leichter, wenn es sich um ein reiches Bundesland handelt.
Translation
In Germany, a change of government in a federal state can have an impact on federal politics. Governing becomes...
- A more difficult if this changes the majority in the Bundestag.
- B easier if this brings new parties into the Bundesrat.
- C more difficult if this changes the majority in the Bundesrat. ✓ Correct answer
- D easier if it is a wealthy federal state.
Explanation
State governments send delegates to the Bundesrat, so a change of government in a state can shift the Bundesrat's majority. Since many federal laws need Bundesrat approval, losing a cooperative majority there makes governing harder, while state elections do not touch the Bundestag.
Tips
- A state election can shift the Bundesrat, never the Bundestag.
- Many federal laws need Bundesrat approval, so losing a majority there slows down lawmaking.
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